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May 12th, 2025
Fans of Nyonya fare have a new cafe to patron in their search for sambal prawns & kangkung belacan: Straits Food Company opened this month at Bangsar Utama.
Stirring open this week in Bangsar, Rendez-Vous seeks to serve authentic French fare, a mission that will likely hearten Francophiles seeking variety in KL.
A return to Crazy Fish, where the one-of-a-kind seafood selection flown into Malaysia from South Korea has evolved slowly but steadily.
This Vietnamese newbie, Lien Phat, prepares freshly baked baguettes whipped up by an all-Vietnamese team which will likely lure customers from near and far.
Subang's horizon for coffee fans expands even further this weekend, extending to a new cafe within the EX8 complex in the semi-industrial estate that's home to Tupperware, Skynet and the UCSI International School.
Modeled after an all-American diner (in the most mass-market sense possible), NY Steak Shack opened this past month at a strategic spot across the corridor from McDonald's in the Mid Valley mall, roping in a beefy number of peak-hour patrons so far.
KariGuys, a family-run business with roots in Pahang, recently completed its transformation from a food court stall into a full-fledged restaurant.
Ploughing through the Klang Valley for paddy: This one's dedicated to rice enthusiasts seeking new eateries that serve nasi lemak & nasi kukus.
Dessert lovers might like to rush over to this friendly new cafe that swirled open in Pusat Bandar Damansara this week, swathed in sultry shadows & specialising in family-baked sweets with tantalising twists.
For cafe-hoppers who prefer an edgier-looking venue, here's a peek into Subang's new Absolute Coffee Stop, the
Coffee Amo unveiled its second branch this month, spreading its wings from KL's Chinatown to Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
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Doors Kuala Lumpur is linked (through family ties) to Doors Music + Tapas in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, though this outpost will focus on coffee, art & music.